This multi-generational service celebrates many faith traditions
from around the world with stories and songs performed by adults and children in our congregation.
Come support our children and families and celebrate the many faiths that are sources of our own UU faith.
This service will be slightly longer than most. We will have a few special guests from other faith traditions joining us.

December 18: “The Golden Thread” with Rev. Dana Lightsey.

Our theme for the month of December is “Presence”. Have you ever had an experience when you take time to be fully
in the present moment, perhaps in nature, perhaps at key peak moments of your life,
and in that moment you transcend your everyday awareness? You feel connected to all of life.
You become aware of a presence that you usually don’t notice. Call it Spirit of Life, or Interconnected Web of Existence,
or nothing at all, but somehow, we truly are all connected.
This service will explore the science and the mysticism of the interconnected nature of reality.

December 24: “Love Arrives” with Rev. Dana Lightsey.

Please join us for this beautiful evening of lessons and carols. From proclaiming the birth of Jesus,
to the quiet beauty of lighting candles and singing Silent Night, this evening service will be a reflection
on love being born during the darkest of times. Special music by Joe Uveges.

December 25: No Sunday Service on Christmas Day

Special Events

December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm: "Theology on tap"

Want to discuss theology over a nice cold beer (or other beverage)?
Come join us at the Whistle Pig Brewery every Thursday night for drinks, food and deeper discussion about our various theological principles, ideas and beliefs.
Drop-in attendance welcome!
Meetings will be facilitated by Vista Grande's Rev. Clare Twomey and
Rev. Dana Lightsey from High Plains Church, UU.
Please note that your drink is your choice – no alcohol is required to join in!
Also, feel free to have a meal, the Whistle Pig has great food.

December 10, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm: "Popcorn Theology"

Popcorn Theology for young adults 18 to 35. A potluck dinner, movie night, and
discussion to explore issues of theology and ethics and our UU faith following the movie.

December 11, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm: "Holiday Bazaar"

Join us as we transform our space into a holiday market for our kids to "shop" (no real money will be exchanged) for treasures to give their family this holiday season, complete with a wrapping station.

January 21, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
"Annual Auction"

The annual service auction provides an opportunity to "spend" money while supporting the church
and visiting with old friends. The service auction includes silent bidding on items provided by members
and local organizations and businesses as well as a "no holds bared" live auction for donated services and items.
This year's theme is Rock n Roll. Are you a 60’s Beatle fan or an 80’s U2 fan, either way come as a groupie,
rocker or the whole band and expect to have fun.